Episode 118: Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes - a podcast by Victim Service Center

This month, we are discussing Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes . Join VSC LGBTQ+ Advocate Roxane Perret as she chats with Brandon Wolf, a survivor of the Pulse Nightclub Tragedy, and the Press Secretary for Equality Florida, and Eli Coston, a faculty member of the  Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. In this episode, we will discuss what hate crimes are, who are most often the target, how to end violence against LGBTQ+ individuals and more.

Brandon Wolf’s pronouns are he/him and he is a survivor of the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. He is also a national advocate for LGBTQ civil rights and gun safety reform. He is the co-founder and Board Vice President of The Dru Project, a nonprofit organization that creates safe spaces in schools for LGBTQ youth, provides college funding, and empowers champions in the fight for equality. He also serves on the Boards of the One Orlando Alliance and the National Organization for Victims Assistance.

Dr. Eli Coston’s pronouns are they/them. Eli is an activist-scholar who received their PhD in Sociology from Stony Brook University, specializing in Criminology, Gender and Sexuality, and Race and Ethnicity. Their research examines how the intersections of race, class, and gender create differing experiences of marginalization and oppression for people who are LGBTQ. Eli’s research identified that there was an urgent need for better data on anti-LGBTQ hate crimes.

To stay up to date with Brandon, follow him on:

Instagram: @brandonjwolf

Twitter: @bjoewolf

Equality Florida: @equalityfl

Follow Eli on Twitter: @elicoston

https://gsws.vcu.edu/people/coston-1.html

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Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy headspace or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

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